Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
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About
Step into the captivating world of economics and law where you can hone your analytical skills and decipher the complexities of our interconnected world. Economics is an exciting and dynamic area of study that equips you with the skills to explore a multitude of issues in modern life. The combined Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws attracts a diverse cohort of students with a wide range of interests and career aspirations. The degree will provide you with training in the theoretical and applied aspects of economics. Studying the behaviour of individuals, businesses, governments, and nations as they interact in the global environment, you will develop analytical skills that allow you to understand the world on a deeper level. Economics is fundamentally about developing problem-solving and decision-making skills that are applicable in numerous contexts. While economics is the study of financial and business decisions, it also enables you to understand complex challenges in areas such as the environment, health, education, poverty, economic development, and public policy. By studying economics, you will learn how to use data to understand the modern world, a skill that is highly prized by both business and government.
The Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws allows you to combine the study of economics with a professional legal qualification that satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
Areas of study
Law: Administrative law, civil and criminal procedure, constitutional law, contracts, corporations law, criminal law, equity, evidence, foundations of law, international law, legal research, property and commercial law, public law, real property and torts. Economics: A program in Economics from 513225 Bachelor of Economics, electives from Table A or Table S (the shared pool), and Open Learning Environment units.
Career opportunities
Legal practitioner in private and public practice, and in accounting, banking and finance organisations, government, international agencies, media, communications.
Honours
Eligible, high achieving students may apply for an appended honours year.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW. An accredited program of practical legal training is required after the completion of your degree. For professional recognition and course accreditation in interstate and overseas jurisdictions, please see detailed information under professional recognition.
Practical experience
Clinical legal education options are available in your final year of Law. These may be through partnership with legal centres, law firms and other organisations involved in public interest law and the provision of legal services to disadvantaged or vulnerable members of the community. Internship opportunities with domestic and international law firms may also be available.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Prerequisites
For 2024: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3). From 2025: None.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Bachelor of Economics: Mathematics Advanced. For Bachelor of Laws: English Advanced.
Guaranteed selection rank: 99.50. This is the required ATAR for all combined Law courses. This ATAR will guarantee entry if you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification and have not undertaken any tertiary studies. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
Applicants with higher education study
If you are a graduate or graduand, apply for the graduate entry Juris Doctor through UAC.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
If you have completed at least one year full-time or equivalent of a recognised tertiary qualification, you will be considered on the better of your ATAR or tertiary qualification. A tertiary grade point average in the high distinction range is necessary to gain entry, although this will vary according to the strength of the field of applicants.
Credit for law and other units from previous tertiary studies may be granted by application at enrolment. Applications for credit for law units of study are determined at enrolment. A maximum of 48 credit points or one year's worth of credit may be awarded.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is based on an audition and/or portfolio
and/or interview, while the ATAR is used only as an indicator of your ability to undertake tertiary studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.